Chef, Grandgården mat & drikke

Grandgården mat & drikke AS; Tønsberg; On-site; NOK 520,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time assignment

Opening opportunity

Team-oriented

Fresh ingredients

Flexible hours

Competitive conditions

Possible extension

Job summary

Grandgården Mat og Vinhus invites a skilled chef to join the opening Grand Café Tønsberg in a full-time role from 1 November to 19 December 2026. You will work in a historic city-centre setting, preparing lunch, tapas and European-inspired dishes with fresh ingredients.

Join a dedicated team during this exciting launch period, with potential opportunities to continue after December based on mutual interest and restaurant needs. The kitchen closes by 21:30, ensuring a balanced schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires culinary qualification or solid professional kitchen experience.
• Strong cook with ability to maintain high standards under busy service.
• Positive attitude, teamwork, and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Work with a varied menu including lunch, tapas and European-inspired dishes.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation and efficient service.
• Support kitchen team during busy services and events.
• Maintain hygiene, organisation and food safety standards.
• Contribute to a positive, professional kitchen environment.

Skills

Culinary experience

Teamwork

Hygiene awareness

Flexibility

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Join the Kitchen Team at Grand Café Tønsberg – Full-Time Chef Wanted!

Be part of an exciting new chapter in the heart of Tønsberg!

Grandgården Mat og Vinhus is moving into beautiful new premises and opening Grand Café Tønsberg on 4 November! Located in a historic building in the city centre, the new restaurant will bring a European grand café atmosphere to life, with freshly prepared food, delicious tapas, great wines and warm hospitality.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate chef to join the kitchen team for a full-time assignment from 1 November to 19 December 2026.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a restaurant's exciting opening period, work alongside a dedicated team and showcase your culinary skills.

There may also be opportunities to continue after December for the right candidate!

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients.
• Working with a varied menu featuring lunch dishes, tapas and European-inspired cuisine.
• Ensuring consistent food quality, presentation and efficient service.
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy services and events.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene, organisation and food safety standards.
• Contributing to a positive, professional and enjoyable kitchen environment.

Who We\'re Looking For

• An experienced chef with a culinary qualification or solid professional kitchen experience.
• Someone who genuinely enjoys cooking and takes pride in their work.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Organised, reliable and able to handle a busy kitchen.
• A positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Flexibility to work daytime, evening and weekend shifts.
• Available full-time throughout the assignment period.

What We Offer

• 100% full-time assignment from 1 November to 19 December 2026.
• Varied working hours. But kitchen closes at 21, so you are done by 21.30.
• An exciting opportunity to join the opening of Grand Café Tønsberg.
• A welcoming team with a strong focus on quality and hospitality.
• Varied kitchen work with fresh ingredients and a diverse menu.
• Competitive working conditions.
• Potential for continued employment after the initial period, depending on mutual interest and the restaurant's needs.

Position Details

• Location: Grand Café Tønsberg, Storgaten 24, Tønsberg
• Start date: 1 November 2026
• End date: 19 December 2026
• Position: Chef / Cook
• Workload: Full-time (100%)
• Employment: Temporary assignment through Staffers, with possible opportunities afterwards

Om bedriften

Write Grandgården Mat og Vinhus is known for its welcoming atmosphere, freshly prepared food and passion for bringing people together.In November 2026, the restaurant begins an exciting new chapter as Grand Café Tønsberg, opening in a beautiful historic building in central Tønsberg. With a focus on lunch, tapas, wine and memorable dining experiences, the new restaurant aims to create a lively and inviting meeting place for locals and visitors alike.something about your company